Uber: We're (Temporarily) Cheaper Than NYC Taxis

Getting from point A to Point B in New York City is about to get a little cheaper for those using Uber.

The app-based car service on Monday announced it has knocked 20 percent off the price of its budget uberX offering in New York City. The limited-time price cut makes uberX cheaper than a New York City taxi, the company claims.

"From Brooklyn to the Bronx, and everywhere in between, uberX is now the most affordable ride in the city," Uber wrote in a blog post.

A ride from Williamsburg, Brooklyn to the East Village in Manhattan will now set you back just $15 in an uberX car, down from $19. In a taxi, that same ride would cost around $16.

Getting from Grand Central to the Financial District now costs $22 with uberX (down from $28), compared to $24 in a taxi. Or, if you need to go from Nolita to Lincoln Center, you'll pay $20 with uberX (down from $26), or $22 in a taxi.

Uber warned that these new prices won't last forever. "The more you ride, the more likely we can keep them this low!" the company wrote.

"What we've seen in cities across the country is that lower fares mean greater demand, lower pickup times and more trips per hour — increasing earning potential and creating better economics for drivers," Uber wrote. "What does what mean in the long run? They'll be making more than ever!"